Data Business Analyst

Altis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking a Data Business Analyst to join its global Data & AI team in Toronto, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role focuses on enterprise data transformation, governance, and platform readiness within a leading professional services organization.

Reporting to the Director of Data Governance, you will collaborate with data engineers, architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical data specifications, develop data models, and improve

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data-focused business analysis role.
• Strong hands-on SQL for data querying, analysis, and validation.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and data modelling requirements.
• Experience developing conceptual and logical data models, including source-to-target mapping and SQL/NoSQL data structures.
• Knowledge of metadata management, data stewardship, data quality frameworks, and enterprise data governance practices.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms, data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and DAMA-DMBOK principles is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; CBAP or a similar certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical data specifications.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models that support enterprise data integration and business objectives.
• Support the development of data governance frameworks, policies, and data quality standards.
• Define and maintain metadata structures, business glossaries, data definitions, and data lineage.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams on data mapping and integration across multiple systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, governance processes, and overall data maturity.

Skills

SQL

Data governance

Data management

Data modelling

Requirements translation

Cloud data platforms

ETL/ELT concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CBAP or similar certification

Tools

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 1 day onsite per week, Thursdays)

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Duration: Contract, with potential for extension or permanent conversion

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Data Business Analyst to join a global Data & AI team within a leading professional services organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an enterprise-wide data transformation, helping build the foundational data models, governance frameworks, and processes that support a modern, connected data platform.

Reporting to the Director of Data Governance, you'll collaborate with data engineers, architects, product teams, and business stakeholders across a growing global team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data governance who enjoys translating business needs into meaningful technical solutions.

What's In It for You

• Contribute to a high-impact global data transformation initiative.
• Work alongside experienced data governance, architecture, and engineering professionals.
• Gain exposure to enterprise data platforms, cloud technologies, and AI-readiness initiatives.
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with a flexible hybrid schedule.
• Opportunity for contract extension or potential permanent conversion.

Your Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical data specifications.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models that support enterprise data integration and business objectives.
• Support the development of data governance frameworks, policies, and data quality standards.
• Define and maintain metadata structures, business glossaries, data definitions, and data lineage.
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams on data mapping and integration across multiple systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, governance processes, and overall data maturity.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data-focused business analysis role.
• Strong hands‑on SQL skills for data querying, analysis, and validation.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and data modelling requirements.
• Experience developing conceptual and logical data models, including source‑to‑target mapping and SQL/NoSQL data structures.
• Knowledge of metadata management, data stewardship, data quality frameworks, and enterprise data governance practices.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms, data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and DAMA‑DMBOK principles is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; CBAP or a similar certification is considered an asset.

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